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Galena's bicentennial-year events — and the days downtown fills up.
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Galena's big 2026 dates — the year the town turns 200. Where to be, and the days when downtown fills up and parking gets tight. Dates are checked against the source; past events drop off on their own.
4 events
Dated events. Past dates drop off this list automatically.
Saturday, October 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Downtown Galena
The 46th annual parade, 2026 theme "Galena Through the Years." The single busiest evening downtown — plan parking well ahead, or use the weekend shuttle. Costumes required to march.
Friday, November 20
Galena
The Beaujolais-style nouveau wine release weekend.
Saturday, December 5
Galena
Sunday, December 27
Turner Hall
The bicentennial finale, 200 years after the December 1826 vote to adopt the name Galena.
This page lists what we’ve verified, not everything that’s on. These are the calendars and accounts locals actually use:
Sat, Oct 31
Halloween Parade & Festival